In the cockpit , Block III ’ s 10x19-inch touch screen display headlines the all-new advanced cockpit system . The revolutionary screen is customizable from fleet to squadron and down to an individual pilot . Block I and Block II F / A-18s had three primary displays — digital display indicators on the right and left side , and the multiple-purpose color display down low in the center behind the stick . Block III is one large area display that a pilot can manipulate and display in the best way to win the fight . There will be standardized displays , but any pilot can customize the display either through mission planning or real-time in the cockpit .
This combination of all Block III capabilities has revolutionized the F / A-18 , creating the most capable and survivable Super Hornet ever . The Navy is on contract for 78 Block III Super Hornets , and for FY2022 , the House Appropriations Committee ( Defense Subcommittee ) and the House Armed Services Committee have recommended including 12 more Super Hornets in the FY2022 budget .
Additionally , the F / A-18 is contending in campaigns in Canada , Finland and India . Germany has publicly stated its intent to procure F / A-18 Super Hornets in the future . In short , the future is here for the Super Hornet and the platform promises to continue its position as the Carrier Air Wing ’ s lethality workhorse for decades to come .
By : Kevin “ Proton ”, McLaughlin , Boeing Director of U . S . Navy sales
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